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General UAE Legal Questions LawLaw No. (21) of 2022

Dubai Law·21 of 2022

Issued Date
October 13, 2022
Effective from
October 13, 2022
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2
Last synced
Jul 20, 2026
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Repeals Law No. 2 of 2002 on Electronic Transactions and e-Commerce, establishing new regulatory framework for digital commerce and electronic transactions in t…

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    Article (1) Pursuant to this Law, the above-mentioned Law No. (2) of 2002 Concerning Electronic Transactions and e-Commerce is repealed. Commencement and Publication

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    Article 2

    Article (2) This Law comes into force on the day on which it is issued, and will be published in the Official Gazette. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Ruler of Dubai ©2022 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai 1 Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.

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    Law No. (21) of 2022 Repealing Law No. (2) of 2002 Concerning Electronic Transactions and e-Commerce Page 2 of 2 Issued in Dubai on 13 October 2022 Corresponding to 17 Rabi al-Awwal 1444 A.H.

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Note: This legislation is sourced from the Dubai Legislation Portal (dlp.dubai.gov.ae). The original Arabic text is the authoritative version.

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